Leo V. Leyva
About Leo V. Leyva
Leo V. Leyva is a lawyer based in Hackensack, NJ and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Leo V. Leyva is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Hackensack, New Jersey
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Real Estate
Current Firm: Cole Schotz PC
Education: Rutgers University–Newark, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Hackensack, NJ
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